• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  be reduced if the humidity is too low or radiation is too high. In conventional greenhouses, the recommended humidity range is 60-75%. Due to better air [...] it is crucial to ensure effective pollination to support crop production and maintain high yields for growers. To ensure a positive result, it is crucial [...] environmental conditions. Above 28°C the pollination capacity is reduced as their activity is focused on cooling the hive. Above 32°C pollination may stop

• Fly pollination

  plants or when the amount of produced pollen is low. Lucilia flies can be easily combined with bumblebees and honeybees. Lucilia sericata also is known for [...] pollen is distributed evenly, leading to improved fertilization and higher crop yields. Benefits of flies Lucilia sericata is a generalist when it comes [...] What is fly pollination? Fly pollination , also known as myophily, is a method of plant reproduction facilitated by various species of flies . Unlike bees

• About bumblebees

  of flower visits and large transfer of pollen. Bumblebee pollination result is increased yield , better formed fruit , quality produce and faster ripening [...] A honeybee typically needs to visit a flower between 7-10 times, before it is fully pollinated Bumblebees lack the sophisticated communication system of [...] honeybees Production of bumblebees The natural life cycle of the bumblebee is copied under laboratory conditions at our production facilities. In this way

• Navigating Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Lighting & Pollination Success

  December 1, 2023

  day, it is best to keep hives closed and run hand pollination for one day, or when less that an average 1,5 biting mark is found. Humidity Is Also A Critical [...] bumblebees have been affected by these changes is key to securing the most effective pollination. The bottom line is that bumblebees need at least two to four [...] work and find their way back to the hives. These levels are reached when daylight is around 90-100 watt. Lower light levels can be the result of energy

• Pollination

  What is pollination? Pollination is an annual challenge for growers when it comes to the production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops [...] these products. Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anthers of the flower to the stigma of the flower. If the pollen is transferred from anther [...] anther to stigma on the same flower it is called self-pollination. Cross pollination, is the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of

• Licence permits release of Koppert Swirski Mite® in polytunnels in England

  January 6, 2021

  technical perspective there is a strong justification for positioning Andersoni® at the beginning and at the end of the season when cooler conditions prevail [...] Andersoni® is particularly effective against thrips and whiteflies, but will also feed on the two-spotted spider mite , Tetranychus urticae . Koppert is also [...] efficiency and accuracy.” The Natutec Drive® is a patented system, attached to a custom-made vehicle, which is driven between the table-tops in the strawberry

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  ‘As the old crop is always cleared away, I start from scratch each time and have to build up the necessary populations three times. This is always a critical [...] the weather conditions have been favourable up to now. But, he says, the summer is yet to come. ‘Later on in the season, air humidity will fall. Although [...] mite control As Koppert is able to control the production conditions even better now, this increases delivery security which is yet another advantage for

• Two-spotted spider mite control in hardy nursery stock grown in polytunnels

  July 20, 2021

  occurring intermittently during the summer,” commented Steve. As part of the spider mite control strategy, it is important to distinguish between spider [...] Airbug® or larger Airbug® is advisable. Due to the greater variation in environmental conditions in HNS growing in polytunnels, there is also a potential role [...] mite control easier to implement. It ensures that no TSSM-susceptible crop is overlooked, and it makes Spidex Vital ® application far more efficient.” Spidex

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• Integrated Pest Management

  What is IPM? Integrated Pest Management, often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs [...] control pests while minimising the use of pesticides. Integrated Pest Management is a dynamic and multifaceted strategy for pest control. It combines biological [...] cultural, physical and chemical tools to manage pests effectively. This approach is not just about eliminating pests; it's about achieving a balance in the ecosystem